A3B-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, January 29, 2000 (Continued from Page A 37) 5. Check needs. Est. Net Farm Income Family Living Needs Debt Service Avail. Term Debt Payments Avail, for Operat. Debt Need for Op. Refinance Balance 6. Check how good it needs to $,OOO Est. Net Farm Income 150 Bal. after all payments (45.8) To meet all needs requires Net Farm Income of; 196 Increase in N.F.I Summary Use the checklist and discuss matters with the family. Don’t rush the decision. Seek the help of a financial and business adviser, and talk to your trusted friend or family member. Don’t try to do it alone-seek Glickman Names Three Producer-Members to Mushroom Council WASHINGTON, D.C.-Agri culture Secretary Dan Glickman appointed three mushroom pro ducers to the Mushroom Council, which administers the national mushroom promotion and research program. Newly appointed to serve three-year terms are Chris topher P. Alonzo of Kennett Square, Pa,, Region 2; Clark R. Smith of Sequel, Calif, Region 3; and Darrell G. McLain of Gonzales, Texas, Region 4. The Mushroom Council is composed of a minimum of four and a maximum of nine mem bers representing producers and importers in four regions TWO PUBLIC AUCTIONS SATURDAY, FEB. 5 @ 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM TRACTORS, CONSTRUCTION, FARM MACHINERY Rt. 38 & 388, Newark Valley, NY l9 Miles West of Binghamton ★ TRACTORS ★ Oliver 1655, Case 430, 5808 TLB, 680 C TLB, 4118, 1030, 580 K, Ford BN, 850 w/Ldr, 3000, 4610, 5000, 6000, IHC 3586, 3088, 1566, 1066, 966, 886, 706, 574, M, JD 630, 430 CR, 301 A, MF 1085, 65, 40, 554 w/Ldr, AC545 4WD Ldr, FA 14C Dozer, MF 1805, 165, 2705, HS Batch Bison; JD 750 Compact, Allmand Compact Backhoe; IHC 300, Ford 8000 w/Ldr, JD 3130 ★ FARM MACHINERY ★ Large selection of Tillage and Planting Equipment, Spreaders, Mowers; Loaders, 1 Line from local estate (it’s rough) Ford 6000 and MH Tractors; JD 24T Baler, Hesston S R Windrower, NH 469 Haybme, Ml Mower, Wheel Rake, NH 310 Baler, Nl Single and Tandem Spreaders, Bullion 12’ Pull Type Rotary, NH 329 Spreader, NH 489, Tedder, ★ NEW MACHINERY ★ Hudson and International Trailers; 100+ 3pt Implements, 4’ s’, 6’ Rotary Mowers; Farm A $,OOO 150 35 115 123 (8.4) 37.4 Farm B $,OOO 150 35 115 99 16.5 37.4 (20.9) (45.8) Farm B Farm C $,OOO $,OOO 150 150 (20.9) 3.5 Farm A 171 146.5 14% 31% support. Take time to be objec tive and realistic. Try not to let emotions make the decision. Call us if there is anything we can do to help at your local Penn State Extension Service Office. throughout the United States. Region 1 encompasses 23 New England, midwestern, and west ern states. Region 2 covers six Middle Atlantic states plus the District of Columbia. Region 3 is composed of seven western states, Alaska, and Hawaii. Region 4 covers 12 southwestern and southeastern states. The total volume of mush room sales in the United States during the 1997-98 production year was over 871 million pounds. Per capita consumption of mushrooms in the United States has increased from 3.7 pounds in 1993 to 4.0 pounds in 1998. Tractor Seats, Toplinks; Drawbars, Jacks, etc Large selection of tractor weights, hubs, duals, cabs, loader buckets, JD snow mobile, Long 3pt Backhoe, Hiab Truck Crane, etc Selling inside will be a collection of scale model Tractors, Trucks, Farm Implements, Construction Equipment plus Pedal Tractors and Cars Farm C $,OOO 150 35 115 74 41 37.4 35 0% ★ MISC. ★ ★ TOY AUCTION 5:00 PM ★ Company officials Evan & Chad say “The loads are big and the loads are small, you tome to our auction, we’ll have it all 1" NCFC Council Urges Administration to Strengthen U.S. Farm Economy NEW ORLEANS, La-Nation al Council of Farmer Cooper atives’ (NCFC) Council passed a number of resolutions during the trade association’s annual meeting, calling on the Clinton Administration to take specific action on initiatives that will help meet the current chal lenges facing US. agriculture. “We believe it is critical that action be taken that will lead to a sustained economic recovery, improved farm income and risk management, increased market opportunities, and growth in exports for U.S. agriculture,” said NCFC Chairman Don Schriver, executive vice presi dent of Dairy Farmers of America, on behalf of the coun cil. “It is within this framework that current farm policies and related programs should be reviewed and evaluated, as well as strengthened.” Resolutions passed by the Council include: •Maintain support for the Capper-Volstead Act •Strengthen programs relat- Central Maryland Antique Tractor Club Valentine’s Toy Show Date: Sunday Feb. 13, 2000 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. FLOOR RIGHTS AVAILABLE 8:00 AM ■ $lO.OO Auction to be held Saturday, February 12 at 6:30 p.m. Consignments take 9:00 am - 5:30 pm ... Location; H. B. Duvall, Inc. 901 E. Patrick St, next to fair grounds Frederick, Maryland *Farm Toys*Construction*Banks* Toy Trucks*Racing* Admission: $2:00 Children under 10 Free Food Available and Free Parking TABLE & SHOW INFO: John Roop 400 Chapel Ct #3lB, Walkersville, MD 21793 (301) 898-3735 SHOW INFO; Dan Herbst Fort Washington, MD 20744 (301) 567-4296 Auction & Show Sponsored By CMATC & H.B. Duvall •J' -** 'P* ’fit m y* ing to cooperative research, edu cation, and technical assistance •Eliminate regulations that discourage cooperative self-help efforts, including those relating to commodity purchase and fed eral crop insurance programs •Ensure access to capital and credit through support for the cooperative Farm Credit System •Provide adequate tax incen tives to encourage investment, attract capital, and strengthen efforts by farmers and their cooperatives to become more involved in value-added produc tion and processing, capitalize -For more information on either auction contact: GOODRICH AUCTION SERVICE, INC. RT. 38 & 388 P.O. BOX 265 Newark Valley, NY 13311 (607) 642-3293 Fax (607) 642-8970 AUCTION HELD RAIN OR SHINE - ITEMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE FREIGHT STATION AUCTION 39 Wilson Street, Middletown, PA 17057 Norman Coumey RHII6-L (717) 944-6537 jQBHmTHiBBf Terms - Cash or Certified Funds COMPLETE LIQUIDATION SPORTING GOODS STORE SAT., FEB. 19TH • 10:00 AM 5 S. Union Street, Middletown, PA Hunting Supplies: Guns, Ammo, Bows, Arrows, Scopes, Black Powder, Camping, Clothing, Rods, Reels, Lures, Mounts, Fish Tanks, Security System, Show Cases, Old Displays, Bow Press, Arrow Jigs, Everything Will Sell. STORM DATE: Always Following Week Same Day & Time _______ 24 i m mmm m'm'm ■■■■■ 717-944-6537 HR S*~m-m PUBLIC SALE of B ALLIS-CHALMERS TRACTOR 1965 PLYMOUTH FURY IH 2-DR. SEDAN - OLD CAR PTS. - MODEL “A” CAR PTS. - ANTIQUE FARM EQUIP. - PONY ROTOTILLER - RIDING MOWER - OLD HAND & GARDENTOOLS TUBS., FEB. 15, 2000 at 9:00 AM Loc.: 1091 Letort Road, Manor Twp., Lancaster Co., PA (Directions: About 5 miles west of Millersville, near Creswell) Food served. Sale By MISS ANNA M. KENDIG Howard E. Shaub, Inc. (717) 464-3541 Auctioneer (AU-000831-L) on new market opportunities, and meet global competition. In addition, the Council also resolved its support for strengthening trade and export programs, including: •Approve permanent normal trade relation (NTR) for China and its entry into the WTO •Eliminate unilateral trade sanctions and embargoes relat ing to agriculture •Support approval of Fast Track trade negotiating authori ty * r » JMM| 9f